Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob.) M.D.Moraes
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(1): 117 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002091
Common Names
- Dimerostemma bahiense
- Bahia False-Foxglove
- Bahia False Foxglove
Description
Dimerostemma bahiense (also called Bahia Dimerostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It has linear leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Dimerostemma bahiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimerostemma bahiense has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimerostemma bahiense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Dimerostemma bahiense
Dimerostemma bahiense is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Dimerostemma bahiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimerostemma bahiense?
Dimerostemma bahiense
What is the common name of Dimerostemma bahiense?
Bahiense Dimerostemma
What is the natural habitat of Dimerostemma bahiense?
Dimerostemma bahiense is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Species in the Dimerostemma genus
Dimerostemma goyazense,
Dimerostemma bahiense,
Dimerostemma matogrossense,
Dimerostemma episcopale,
Dimerostemma pseudosilphioides,
Dimerostemma bishopii,
Dimerostemma retifolium,
Dimerostemma apense,
Dimerostemma indutum,
Dimerostemma tenuifolium,
Dimerostemma grazielae,
Dimerostemma grisebachii,
Dimerostemma oblongum,
Dimerostemma brasilianum,
Dimerostemma virgosum,
Dimerostemma annuum,
Dimerostemma hatschbachii,
Dimerostemma arnottii,
Dimerostemma herzogii,
Dimerostemma aspilioides,
Dimerostemma hieronymi,
Dimerostemma humboldtianum,
Dimerostemma oppositifolium,
Dimerostemma vestitum,
Dimerostemma asperatum,
Dimerostemma myrtifolium,
Dimerostemma reitzii,
Dimerostemma paraguariense,
Dimerostemma lippioides,
Dimerostemma paneroi,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,